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Finance & Accounting · Philadelphia, PA
Accountant jobs in Philadelphia, PA
Accountants record and interpret a company's financial activity. They prepare statements, reconcile accounts, close the books each month, and keep reporting in line with GAAP and tax requirements.
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$28–$65/hr
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$89k
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As a National Accounts Associate at Nasdaq Dorsey Wright you'll play a meaningful role in supporting and growing Nasdaq's relationships with key enterprise and home office partners. You'll contribute to business developm…
Industry/SectorAsset and Wealth ManagementSpecialismIndustry Tax PracticeManagement LevelSenior AssociateJob Description & SummaryThe OpportunityAs an Asset & Wealth Management - Renewable Energy Tax Senior Associate, yo…
Robert Half is seeking a detail-oriented Project Accountant to support construction project billing and financial administration for a contract opportunity with permanent potential based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Th…
We are looking for an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to join our client's public accounting team in Pennsylvania. This position is well suited for a tax specialist who can handle advanced return preparation, support f…
$75k - $80k
Job Details: Financial Reporting Accountant $75,000-$80,000 Conshohocken PA / Hybrid Responsibilities Participate in month-end close by preparing, analyzing and posting journal entries across key accounting areas. Perfor…
$65k
POSITION PURPOSE The Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting financial reporting, ensuring compliance with applicable accounting standards and funder requirements, and assisting w…
$60k - $70k
Other Key Relationships: Operations Team, Development Team, Sharing Excess Partners & Vendors ROLE HIGHLIGHT The Staff Accountant provides critical financial and administrative support that helps ensure the fiscal integr…
The Accounting Sr Analyst is responsible for performing a variety of routine and non-routine accounting functions including adjustments, variance analysis and journal entries creations, all supported with requisite docum…
$65k - $75k
Position Title: Staff Accountant Location: Plymouth Meeting, PA Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 / Annually Work Schedule: 8:30am – 5:30pm On-Site or Hybrid: Hybrid – In office 3 days per week Benefits: This position offe…
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What accountants earn in Philadelphia
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $28–$37 | $59k–$76k |
| Mid level | $37–$50 | $76k–$103k |
| Senior | $47–$65 | $97k–$135k |
Adjusted for the Philadelphia market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
GAAPGeneral ledger accountingMonth-end closeAccount reconciliationExcel (pivot tables, lookups)QuickBooks or NetSuiteFinancial statement preparationAccruals and journal entriesAttention to detail
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through your month-end close process.
Describe the sequence you own — accruals, reconciliations, review, reporting — and your typical close timeline. Mention anything you did to shorten or clean it up.
How do you handle a reconciliation that will not balance?
Show a methodical approach: isolate the period, check common culprits like timing and duplicates, and document the resolution rather than plugging the difference.
Explain the difference between accrual and cash basis accounting.
Give the textbook distinction, then a quick example of how the same transaction lands differently under each. Keep it crisp.
Tell me about a time you found an error in the books.
Explain how you spotted it, quantified the impact, corrected it with proper entries, and what control you suggested so it would not recur.
What accounting systems have you worked in?
Name the systems and what you did in them — entries, reports, closes — not just exposure. Mention any migration or implementation experience.
How do you stay current with accounting standards?
Cite concrete habits: CPE courses, firm updates, or following FASB changes relevant to your industry. One recent standard you adapted to makes it credible.
How do you handle pressure during close or audit season?
Talk about preparation and checklists rather than heroics: reconciling throughout the month and keeping schedules audit-ready reduces the crunch.
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Resume tips that move the needle
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State the scope of the books you managed: revenue size, entity count, or number of accounts reconciled monthly.
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Quantify close improvements, such as reducing close from ten days to six.
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Name your systems and Excel depth specifically; 'QuickBooks, NetSuite, pivot tables, XLOOKUP' beats 'proficient in Excel'.
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List CPA status or progress prominently, including exams passed if you are mid-license.
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Include one audit interaction, such as preparing PBC schedules with no material adjustments.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Senior Accountant
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